Keith Knapp receives Distinguished Service to ACHCA Award

Keith Knapp, President & CEO of Christian Care Communities

The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) is proud to announce Dr. Keith R. Knapp, President and Chief Executive Officer of Christian Care Communities, as the 2012 recipient of the Distinguished Service to ACHCA Award. The award was presented during the recent awards banquet at ACHCA’s Annual Convocation and Exposition in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Distinguished Service to ACHCA Award recognizes an ACHCA Fellow who has demonstrated distinguished service to ACHCA and leadership within the profession of long-term care administration. Dr. Knapp’s ongoing commitment to ACHCA on the national and state level makes him an outstanding example and deserving award winner in long-term care. [click to continue…]

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National Psoriasis Foundation awards record amount in Translational Research Grants $1.2 million given to study psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis

May 18, 2012

Six scientists on the forefront of psoriatic disease research received Translational Research Grants, totaling $1.2 million, from the National Psoriasis Foundation for projects focused on moving scientific discoveries generated during laboratory or clinical research into projects that clearly benefit patients. Each researcher received a two-year, $200,000 Translational Research Grant to further their study of psoriasis—the [...]

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Lourdes opens hybrid operating rooms

May 18, 2012

Lourdes held a dedication, blessing and open house for the Montgomery Cardiac Hybrid Operating Room and the Endovascular Hybrid Operating Room on Sunday, May 6.  Lourdes is proud to be the only facility in Kentucky with both cardiac and endovascular hybrid operating rooms.

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Jewish Hospital receives “Get with the Guidelines” – Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award

May 18, 2012

Award demonstrates commitment to quality care for stroke patients Jewish Hospital, part of KentuckyOne Health, received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award.  The award recognizes the facility’s commitment and success in implementing excellent care for stroke patients, according to evidence-based guidelines. To receive the award, Jewish [...]

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Markey receives $6.25 million to study deadly cancer

May 16, 2012

 The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center announced today it is receiving more than $6 million to study a deadly blood and bone marrow disease often caused by chemotherapy or radiation treatments. A $5 million grant from the Edward P. Evans Foundation, along with a $1.25 million donor gift, will fund research of myelodysplastic syndrome [...]

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New ULP Geriatrics office to address increased need for aging services

May 15, 2012

Specialty clinical practice moves to 5,200 square feet in UofL Health Care Outpatient Center To address the mounting need for specialty services for patients over age 65, the University of Louisville Physicians-Geriatric Practice celebrated the opening of a new clinical office in the UofL Health Care Outpatient Center (HCOC), 401 E. Chestnut St. The 5,200-square-foot [...]

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NKU program receives award for excellence in public health

May 11, 2012

In recognition of its efforts in helping northern Kentucky’s underserved population, the Northern Kentucky University Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved (NACU) has been awarded the 2012 Award of Excellence in Public Health by the Northern Kentucky Independent District Health Department. NACU was nominated by the clinical services staff of the Northern Kentucky Independent District [...]

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In Every Language opens New York office

May 10, 2012

In Every Language, a Louisville-based language services provider offering translating, interpreting, and localization in over 170 languages opened a New York City office Monday, May 7th. Translation project management and quality control will be supervised out of Brooklyn; interpreting project management will continue to be run out of In Every Language’s Louisville headquarters. “While Louisville [...]

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APIC announces recipient of award for outstanding service, dedication to infection prevention profession

May 10, 2012

Ruth Carrico, PhD, RN, FSHEA, CIC, of Louisville, Ky., has been named the 2012 recipient of the prestigious Carole DeMille Achievement Award by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). The award, which will be presented at APIC’s 39th Annual Educational Conference & International Meeting, June 4-6 in San Antonio, is given [...]

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University of Louisville Physicians-Geriatrics holds grand opening celebration for new, enhanced clinical office at UofL Health Care Outpatient Center

May 8, 2012

WHO: Physicians and staff of the new ULP-Geriatrics Practice office, invited guests and the public. WHAT: To address the increased need for specialty services for patients over age 65, the University of Louisville Physicians-Geriatric Practice will celebrate the opening of a new clinical office in the UofL Health Care Outpatient Center (HCOC). The 5,200-square-foot office [...]

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